An increase in new COVID-19 cases in Niagara today.
Niagara Region Public Health is reporting 16 new infections.
The death toll remains at 420.
Niagara Health says there are four hospital patients battling the virus, and two of them are in the ICU.
The region has four active outbreaks and 143 active cases.
Throughout Niagara, over 654,000 vaccines have been administered.
About 71.7 percent of local residents have their first shot, and 64.9 percent are fully immunized.
Welland adopts 2026 Budget with 4.01% increase
The city of Welland officially adopted their 2026 budget with a 4.01% tax levy increase. This equates to an approx. $78 increase for the average homeowner.
Port Colborne Man Charged with Child Luring
Police have released the Snapchat names they say he used earlier this year
Social Assistance Recipients Receiving Help
The City of Niagara Falls working on pilot program
Man Faces Multiple Impaired Driving Charges
This is in relation to a 3-vehicle crash in Wainfleet back in September
Police Looking for Stolen Wine
They say a suspect broke in using an ATV
Airport Working to End Sexual Exploitation
RCMP and Crimestoppers are also partners
Ontario Student Learning Under Review
Student standard testing results improving
Senior Seriously Hurt in Parking Lot
Police say it happened in a St. Catharines parking lot, the senior hit by a vehicle